Careprost (Generic Latisse) - Buffalo, NY

I have used Careprost for a year now and absolutely love it. Latisse left my eyelids dark brown, looks like I have on brown eyeshadow. I changed to Careprost and no discoloration and no $130.00 a bottle! I pay $11.00 plus 25 shipping, so for a little $100.00. I get 12 bottles, enough for the next year! Sure makes you wonder about the doctors mark up on these products. Careprost has the exact same ingredients as Latisse. Also, at the same place I ordered Retin A, the strongest strength for $14.00. I paid $300 a tube a few years ago, and it's the exact same Retin A you get with a prescription.

That's curious. I still have some Careprost left and just bought Latisse. I'm using the Latisse without any of the side effects (so far 10 days) that I experienced with Careprost. Both, the Careprost and Latisse bottles list they contain bimatoprost 0.03%. However, due to the different reaction I have experienced, I'm going to get the two chemically analyzed to see how they differ.

That would be good to know. All I kow is Latisse turned my eyelids brown, but I have olive skin, so perhaps it works differently on different skin types, I don't know. But what I do know, is Careprost has thickened and lengthened my lashes beautifully, and for $11.00, I'm going with it. Good luck with your Latisse, it's a good product as well, I just didn't want to pay $130.00 per month.

Gwyneth I would LOVE to get my stuff tested -- did you ever test it? I really wanna know. Apparently it is pricey (or so some on this site said) to get my retin-A and careprost tested. I just want to know that what I ordered is valid, although it has the signs of being the real deal since I have used the expensive ones too, so far no difference that I can see.

Gwyneth please let us know about the results of the test!

Can you send me the link where you purchased retin A?
Lisa marie

Latisse contains Bitmoprost. This is an ingredient used to treat glaucoma. Latisse is nothing more then glaucoma with a new label. So when I say "generic latisse" I mean the original medication that Latisse is rebranded from. And yes, all the ingredients & quantities are exactly the same. Furthermore, peri orbital fat loss, irritated skin, and all the other side effects CAN be caused by Latisse. I've talked to a few women online who used real Latisse and had this happen. I've also read a lot of studies that cited use if Latisse as a cause. Don't think you're safe from it just cuz you're paying more. If you don't get this particular side effect then that's great- most people won't. But it has nothing to do with it bring Latisse or an off label medication.

Eisley and Katlin, I tried Latisse and it worked for me, it grew my lashes long. I then saw the ad for Careprost and thought I would give it a try. I proceeded cautiously only applying a drop for both eyes. I watched very carefully to see what would happen and within days I had a very strong negative response to Careprost that I did not experience with Latisse. I then stopped using Careprost IMMEDIATELY after I noticing very distinct problems which included my eyes tearing ALL DAY, blowing my nose constantly of course because of the tearing , the vessels becoming extremely enlarged around my eyelids, purple hued darkness of my eyelids, I couldn't even see the redness because my skin was more on the blue side (hence the PURPLE color of my eyelids). The symptoms were so distinctly different from what I experienced with Latisse that it frightened me. The alarm went off and that was it for me - no more Careprost! Now that is not to take away from the experience you claim Eisley, but a warning to ALL, if you experience this in the first week, or if something seems wrong at all at ANY TIME you are using these products, STOP immediately! Pay attention to your body and what it is telling you as these are signs that something is wrong that could really hurt you. I have returned to using Latisse, again being careful to watch for any symptoms since one could become sensitized to any chemical after prior exposure. So far, a month has passed and I am not experiencing anything like I did with Careprost. I have a little dryness. I do use only one drop for BOTH eyelids with a very thin brush. I apply it so that it does not wick into my eye or even touches my eyelashes. The application line is very close to the lashes but does not touch the lashes at all. I use it in the day so I do not inadvertently rub my eye during sleep and cause it to enter the eye. Good luck.

Kaitlin, yes, there is a generic form of Latisse, just like there are generics of most other drugs. Bimatoprost is the active ingredient in Latisse, and Careprost is a generic version of Latisse/Lumigan. Latisse has the very same potential for periorbital fat loss.

Gwyneth, Latisse also causes those very same problems for some people. Some respond better to Careprost, others to Latisse, and some can't use either of them. Careprost and Latisse/Lumigan are identical with one exception: Careprost is formulated with a slightly lower concentration of the preservative, so it should be used within the month for best results (I've always ignored this and had no problems, but I'm always ready to toss a bottle if necessary).

In case there's still any doubt, it looks like some of the doctors right here on RealSelf confirmed that Bimatoprost is, in fact, the generic form of Latisse/Lumigan: http://www.realself.com/question/latisse-bimatoprost

That's interesting, I never considered Careprost might not contain bimatoprost. Now that you mention it, there are other molecularly similar substances to bimatoprost. Now I wonder if it's only similar and not the same to what is found in Latisse, which would definitely explain the different reactions and why Careprost hurt my eyes so much while Latisse did not.

Latisse can and does cause the exact same irritation and discoloration for many people (it did for me!), even after long-term use with no prior issues. It's not about one being better, or different. As the doctors confirmed in the link above, they are exactly the same. I stopped for a few months and re-started slowly, applying every other day, and that resolved the issues for me. But that might not work for everyone. A few months later, I had no ill effects at all when I switched to Lumigan, and then later to Careprost. The bottom line is, they ALL have the same risks, even Latisse. Paying 4 times more doesn't lessen the risk. Just be aware of the possible side effects and discontinue use if necessary.

Thank you too, Gwyneth. I'm glad to hear that your symptoms subsided once you stopped using Careprost. It seems that, whatever the product, most symptoms will go away when the user discontinues use.

If there is no generic a available then where are all of these people with comments on their results getting the generic of latisse filled?

I agree as well. I am surprised people don't realize the awful trick that Allergan (aren't they the ones behind Latisse?) is playing on all of us poor women with no eyelashes. It is so wrong! This is NOTHING MORE THAN A GLAUCOMA MEDICATION that doctors and patients noticed also made eyelashes longer, so they decided to slap on a new label (aka Latisse) and also decided to charge not four dollars but over a hundred. They also decided to downplay the side effects -- which occur far far more often than they would have you think. So even if I were rich I would out of principle not pander to these jerks and I insist upon finding my eyelash growth products from anyone other than Allergan. Same product and same ingredients in other serums, so no need to give those greedy folks my money to get my eyelashes back. How do I know that the generic version I found is the exact same? Well, I tested it and same exact thing. Actually, I got more red eye from latisse and I PREFER the generic!

I don't quite agree. Sounds like the off-shore manufacturer of Careprost reverse engineered the Latisse formula, which probably isn't hard to do. Depending on where they are located, the Careprost maker may be able to avoid the reach of US patent laws. Careprost is apparently being made in a lower-cost country that passes on the savings to customers who cannot afford the name brand or who just want to save money. Not all foreign drug manufacturers are bad. In fact, there are many good pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in some lower cost countries that are under contract to manufacture drugs for US-based companies. I'm thinking specifically of some facilities in Ireland, India and China. And remember that FDA-approved drugs are not immune to contamination and other health risks, as evidenced by occasional recalls, which you can find on the FDA's website. Even in the US, generic drug formulas can and do vary from the name brand formula, albeit in generally insignificant ways. All you have to do is read the label on some OTC packages of aspirin or allergy meds at the drug store and you'll realize variations in the ingredients. The same is true of pharmaceuticals. Once Latisse goes off-patent, I expect that we'll see variations in the ingredients on the generic packages of Latisse. However, they will all contain the active ingredient: bimatoprost.

interesting and I believe this too DaphneD. Not sure what you don't agree with? Because I love finding out the truth about stuff -- just my weird lil' ways. And then telling others. But I am pretty sure that it was from what they noticed regarding the glaucoma meds, that they made the patients' lashes grow. I read that a few times, reminded me of how so many drugs that companies market the heck out of started off as something very different (like Viagra!) What annoys me is that when I first heard about Latisse, the hard-pushing salespeople at the sales conference I attended at my local dermatologist's office actually said it was invented by a man whose wife was going through chemo and he loved her so much he worked on finding a drug to get her lashes back and made this (Latisse.) Yes, that's the story that I was told -- I always thought it was true. Did they really need to pretty up the tale so much? Kinda annoying. I guess I could never work in sales, that's gross and so is marking up the glaucoma meds to that extent. Now I may easily be wrong re how it was "found" because obviously I only am repeating what I read in a few different places.

Don't quote me on this, but if I recall correctly, Allergan makes both Careprost and Lumigan /Latisse; they're simply sold in different markets. This is a common practice for pharmaceutical companies.

thank u so much Eisley for putting the truth out there -- science does not lie. Same meds, rebranded for upsale to women (mostly) because doctors noticed longer eyelashes on their glaucoma patients. It makes me feel taken advantage of and rightly so. But hey, if people like to throw money away, feel free -- it's their wallets!

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Julie, you can Google the ingredient "bimatoprost", or better yet, the product name (listed in the title of this review). You'll find it at overseas pharmacies, and your prescription is applicable to that. This is the overseas version of Lumigan/Latisse. Keep in mind that, with any product, some people have the exact same response to both the generic and the "label" brand, while others respond well to one but not the other. And some respond well to a product only to develop a sensitivity over time (I've seen a lot of this with Latisse!) So if you have an issue with the generic, take a break for a few months and restart, slowly (every other day, or even every 3rd day), and it often resolves the problem. Also, be sure to have regular check-ups with your eye doc just to make sure your eyes are healthy. Hope that helps!

Thank you, I sooooo love this stuff, they have gotten so long they hit my eyeglasses! Guess I'm going to have to slow down lol

I use Latisse and my eyelashes look fake because they are so long and thick. I had to quit using the generic form of Latisse because I had a severe reaction to it. It was horrible!

I'm sorry, I guess everyone is different when it comes to skin reactions. Careprost has been wonderful for me!

What kind if reaction? Redness and itching? I think maybe since they use less preservative, sometimes the generic stuff gets bacteria. Is there a way to check to dates on it?

Works for me too. BOTH products make my eyes itch if I use too much. Latisse no different for me.

Found it. Thank you :-)

DH Gate!!!! I got 6 boxes for $ 33 !!!! It's worth the 3 week wait- only one week an already have seen results!!!

Oh not for me. I have always used clean technique and Careprost hurt my eyes terribly! Read my April 3, 2014 below. If it was doing what it did to me, I would think that Careprost is not well regulated, is dangerous to use and will harm your eyes and health.

Do you also believe Latisse is poorly regulated and dangerous? Latisse causes those exact same problems for some users.

Based on the severity of symptoms on a scale of 1- 10 with 1 being the worse corresponding to the least regulation and causing undesired, severe, hurtful side effects, I would give Careprost a 1 and Latisse a 10. So yes, I strongly believe Latisse is well regulated and Careprost is not at all.

Gwyneth, I'm glad *you* are having good results with Latisse, but you seem to have some inability to acknowledge that Latisse causes *others* (including me) the same problems you had with the Careprost. Please read that carefully: Latisse can cause the exact same problems as the Careprost. Neither is superior - they both have the exact same risks, and those who can't tolerate one sometimes do well on the other.

Oh no, not for me, Careprost is dangerous based on what happened to me! It was horrible, But thank you for acknowledging my results with Latisse.

Where did you order your careprost from? Do they rope you into revolving orders being shipped without your approval or was it a one time order and then you had to order again? I am so tempted to order after reading your review.

Please advise where you bought your careerist and how much

Careptost sorry spell check

olemiss2014, if you need to find it just google it (i believe that's how I originally found it.) I also like to research reviews before ordering since it's pretty much insane to order something without having a clue how trustworthy it is so I would suggest doing that as well. Most sites don't like people asking for another site's name, from what I have experienced. So you won't find out like that -- same goes for any site. It's like asking your doctor if he knows of a better doctor to go see (although it would be kind of funny.) No revolving orders whatsoever -- ugh how annoying! -- from the site I ordered from. I believe it is simply WRONG or immoral to charge over a hundred dollars for something that is only a few dollars if that to make. It just seems somehow unethical or taking advantage of women mostly. Plus they straight out lied when marketing it, claiming that it was invented by a doctor whose wife had breast cancer and her lashes fell out (I mean the Latisse people lied.) That's what they said at the sales bit that I attended and everyone thought it was sooo sweet. Well, turns out this was so utterly untrue - in fact the man who invented it is no longer allowed to use the formula (I think that was Rapidlash or something that PRECEDED Latisse) and so it's like buying a beautiful painting and then claiming that YOU painted the picture, and then demanding that the original artist never paint again. Why lie like that -- isn't it enough to work amazingly well? It's been a while since I looked into the whole deal so I am not at all sure I told the story correctly, but the gist of it is that Latisse is sold for a disgusting amount of money and no one should support this.

your totaly tight. careerist is NOT the same as Latisse. careerist is banned from export from India because sunpharma received warnings from The FDA. use an Fda inspected bimatoprost lash serum to avoid any issues

sorry Spell check ha Careprost